6. What is celebrated?
Christmas is a Christian holiday
that celebrates the birth of Jesus. It
is said that he was born in a manger
in Jerusalem many years ago to poor parents, Mary
and Joseph. Three wise men brought him gifts and
an angel is said to have visited.
8. Special people and symbols of
Christmas
It is said that Santa
and his reindeer fly
through the night to
deliver presents to
children on Christmas
Eve.
People decorate a
Christmas with lights,
ornaments, and tinsel to
display in their homes.
Presents are placed
underneath.
Santa Claus is a man who
lives in the North Pole
and delivers presents to
children who have been
good.
9. Traditions and Customs of
Christmas
My family
makes a
new
Christmas
ornament
every
year.
Some families
take part in a
Christmas play or
program in their
church or school.
Many people give
and receive gifts.
